cl0069_2016

2.6 A relevant parent may not avail of paternity leave where they are availing/have availed
of adoptive leave, with the exception of where the leave may be transferred on the death
of the other relevant parent.
3. Notification and Recording of Paternity Leave
3.1 A relevant parent must provide written notification to their employer of their intention to
take paternity leave not less than 4 weeks before the commencement of such leave and
provide for the employer’s inspection the following,
In the case of a birth:
a copy of the medical certification as provided by the mother to her employer or
other appropriate certificate from a registered medical practitioner confirming
the pregnancy and specifying the expected date of birth of the child concerned
or
a copy of the birth certificate where notification is given after the birth.
In the case of an adoption:
a declaration/official placement order in the case of an adoption
a copy of the placement certificate where notification is given after the date of
placement
In the case of foreign adoption, the adopting employee must obtain a Declaration
of Suitability and Eligibility from the Adoption Authority of Ireland, in advance
of the date of placement. As soon as possible after the date of placement the
adopting employee should provide written confirmation of placement to their
employer.
3.2 Notification may be withdrawn in writing by the relevant parent concerned to his/her
employer not later than 4 weeks before the commencement of such leave.
3.3 Where, as the case may be, the day of placement is postponed or the date of birth occurs
after the date selected by a relevant parent in his/her notification given to the employer,
the relevant parent shall be entitled to select another date on which the paternity leave
shall commence.
3.4 The relevant parent must complete the Application Form at Appendix A as soon as
possible but no later than 7 days after commencement of the leave and forward it to the
employer with a copy of the birth certificate/official placement order for the child.
3.5 On approval of the leave, the relevant parent shall notify their employer when the date of
birth/placement is reached.
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